Who should replace João Marcelo?
CBCruzeiro · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Marcelo's profile ↗
João Marcelo is a centre-back for Cruzeiro in the BRA-Serie A, with 31 appearances and 2 assists in 2024. For those searching for the best replacement for João Marcelo, Matheus Araújo stands out with a fit score of 82/100, while Kaique Rocha, Marcus Mathisen, and Gael Alonso all hold fit scores of 81/100, making them suitable alternatives who can effectively fulfil the same role.
Best replacements for João Marcelo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaique Rochasimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €1.0m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Marcus Mathisensimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 30 | €900k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Bosun Lawalsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 23 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Marcelo
≈ 100% João Marcelo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Marcelo · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Marcelo · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Marcelo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kaique Rocha (Athletico) does the closest job to João Marcelo, at 94/100 on profile. Marcus Mathisen and Gael Alonso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Marcelo?
Yes — Marcus Mathisen (1. FC Magdeburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €900k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Marcelo?
Doppel learns João Marcelo's role profile from his 2024 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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